{"id":33279,"date":"2026-02-05T09:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/?p=33279"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T23:40:05","slug":"code-your-way-to-switzerland-join-the-first-ever-logitech-devstudio-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/05\/code-your-way-to-switzerland-join-the-first-ever-logitech-devstudio-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Code Your Way to Switzerland: Join the First-Ever Logitech DevStudio Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an idea that could redefine how humans interact with the digital world? Are you ready to take your coding skills out of your IDE and into the physical realm?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wait is finally over. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/discover\/devstudio\/challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logitech DevStudio 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is our first-ever global challenge dedicated to the future of peripherals, software, and human interface devices. This isn\u2019t just a competition; it\u2019s an invitation to innovate. And for the very best teams, it\u2019s a ticket to the heart of Logitech innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Grand Prize: Lausanne Awaits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this inaugural event, we are pulling out all the stops. The top finalists won&#8217;t just win gear but will be flown out on an all-expenses-paid trip to our Logitech headquarters office in Lausanne, Switzerland to compete in the grand finale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will pitch your solution directly to Logitech leadership, tour our state-of-the-art engineering labs, and experience the birthplace of Swiss design. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network, learn, and showcase your talent on a global stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the trip, finalists will compete for a share of the $20,000 prize pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Challenge: What to Build<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are calling on experienced developers, UI\/UX designers, students, and hardware enthusiasts. Your mission is to create a pitch for an innovative application that leverages specific Logitech APIs to solve real-world problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To enter, you must choose one of the following two categories:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>MX Creative Console + MX Master 4 &amp; Actions Ring Innovate with the Actions SDK<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unleash your potential by leveraging the Actions SDK to develop an intelligent plugin that elevates the functionality of the MX Creative Console and the MX Master 4 with Actions Ring. We want to see plugins that seamlessly integrate with our cutting-edge devices to boost productivity, streamline workflows, or solve existing challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples: Plugins for creative apps (Blender, AutoCAD, Xcode, Cursor IDE), home monitoring dashboards, &#8220;Genie in a Bottle&#8221; AI assistants, or direct messaging integrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> MX Ink (MR Stylus for Meta Quest) Build the Future of Mixed Reality<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re calling on developers to push the boundaries of the Logitech MX Ink stylus on Meta Quest headsets. Go beyond the expected and design an experience that redefines how we interact with 2D and 3D worlds. Your goal is an innovative Mixed Reality app that fully integrates the MX Ink stylus and meets the criteria for publication on the Meta App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples: Medical simulation and training, remote collaboration, 3D modeling\/animation, virtual physics labs, or novel interaction modalities for gaming and fitness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to Submit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are open NOW, and the deadline for submissions is February 25th, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be considered, your submission on Devpost must include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Text Description<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Explain the features and functionality of your project idea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Video Pitch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A video approximately one (1) minute in length.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Judges are not required to watch beyond one minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, or Youku and provide the public link.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submission Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Complete answers to all required questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Please note: You must be above the legal age of majority in your country of residence to participate. See the full rules and exclusions on the challenge <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/devstudiologitech2026.devpost.com\/rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">page<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ready to Change the Game?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first time we have ever opened our doors this wide. The hardware is ready. The trip to Switzerland is booked. The only thing missing is your code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Dates and Milestones<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33276 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevStudio-Challenge.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevStudio-Challenge.png 288w, https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevStudio-Challenge-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/>Jan 21st: Announcement &amp; Applications Open<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin submitting your projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 25th: Submission Deadline<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your 1-pager and 1-minute video pitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 4th: Announcement of top 50 Selected Applicants<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Top 50 teams will be officially announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 1st : Submission of Updated project<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selected applicants refine and submit plugin\/app + updated pitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 8th: 6 Finalists teams Announced<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Top 6 teams advancing to the final round will be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 10-11th : The Finals Event in Lausanne, Switzerland<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 6 best teams will present their projects at Logitech\u2019s worldwide headquarters, with all travel expenses covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not miss your chance to be part of DevStudio 2026 by Logitech.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register now on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/discover\/devstudio\/challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logitech.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an idea that could redefine how humans interact with the digital world? 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